What's New Pasco

Creating a Pollinator Garden...Wherever You Live!
2026-03-17 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Come learn about creating a pollinator garden no matter where you call home.

6th Annual GROW Pasco
2026-03-19 08:30 - 16:00 | Saint Leo University Wellness Center, 12338 Priory Cir, St. Leo, FL, 33676, United States
SMARTstart is hosting the 6th Annual GROW Pasco event to help educate business owners throughout Pasco County and provide an environment to network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Join our entrepreneurial community for 15 breakout sessions led by over 30 business professionals as we explore healthy mindsets to build and thrive. General Admission: $65 per person Registration includes breakfast, access to breakout sessions, keynote lunch presentation, and networking with fellow entrepreneurs.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping: Planting for Pollinators
2026-03-26 14:00 - 15:00 | New River Library, 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel, FL, 33543, United States
This presentation will provide information on central Florida landscape practices that draw in pollinators!

Landscapes that support our native pollinators are places filled with wonder! They help our environment by providing safe havens for our smallest of wildlife – bees, butterflies and more! Homeowners, institutions, developers – even apartment dwellers with balconies – can experience the reward of knowing that individuals CAN make a difference! Florida’s pollinators have life cycles that span the entire year. By following a few simple guidelines during the changing seasons, they will become a vital part of your landscape year after year!
What you do in your landscape matters. From the fertilizers you apply to the water you use, your gardening choices can have an impact on land, water, wildlife, and the overall well-being of Florida’s residents.
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Program is here to help you learn how to have healthy and beautiful landscapes that protect Florida’s natural resources by following nine science-based principles:

Right Plant, Right Place
Water Efficiently
Fertilize Appropriately
Mulch
Attract Wildlife
Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
Recycle Yard Waste
Reduce Stormwater Runoff
Protect the Waterfront

A Florida-Friendly landscape can be designed to look the way you want, fit the aesthetics of your community, and suit your lifestyle, while being environmentally sustainable. Join us to learn how!
This lecture is presented by Kate Kaste, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County, FFL Program Manager.

Homeschool Drop-Off: Herp Heroes | Withlacoochee River Park
2026-03-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., Dade City, FL, 33525, United States
Herp Heroes!
Answer the call of wild Florida and immerse yourself in the exploration of Florida’s native herp heroes! In this drop-off homeschool class, students will work together to discover the secret identities of our native reptiles and amphibians. We will trek through wetlands, learn the differences between animal classes, and identify what makes Florida’s herp heroes so magnificent!
Date: Friday, March 27th, 2026
Location: Withlacoochee River Park (Pavilion #2)
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Ages: 7-12 years old
Cost: $20.00 per child
Please send your child with lunch, snacks, water, and close-toed shoes. It is recommended that they be sent with bug spray, and sunscreen.
Drop-off will be from 8:45am-9:00am and pick-up will be from 12:45pm-1:00pm.
All participants must register.
Program subject to changes and cancellation. Notice will be sent out in the event of cancellation.
Please contact OutdoorAdventures@MyPasco.net with any questions.

Line Dance Lessons Land O Lakes Heritage Rec Center
2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Heritage Park (Land O’ Lakes Community Center), 5401 Land O' lakes Blvd (Hwy 41), Land O' Lakes, FL, 34639, United States
Join us for our monthly class at Heritage Rec in Land O Lakes from 7pm-8:45pm Please invite all your friends to join! $5 per person

Green Industries Best Lawn Care Practices
2026-03-30 08:30 - 16:30 | UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County Office, County Road 52, Dade City, FL, 33525, United States
Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMPs) is an educational program for people working in lawn-care and landscape maintenance.

Florida law states that all commercial fertilizer applicators must have a Limited Certification from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) (s. 482.1562, F.S.). To get this certification, each commercial applicator must be trained in the GI-BMPs and receive a certificate of completion from UF/IFAS Extension and FDEP. Local ordinances may require that non-commercial fertilizer applicators also be trained.
Who benefits from GI-BMP training?
•Supervisors and employees in the lawn care, pest control, or landscape industries
•Municipal parks and recreation facility supervisors and employees
•Irrigation industry workers
•Commercial property managers
•City and county planning department staff
•City and county environmental department or water quality staff
•City and county commission staff
•Builders and developers
•Landscape designers and architects
•Golf course employees
•Anyone working in the areas of water quality, urban development, or environmental issues.
Please note the following:
Class starts promptly at 8:30am. Please arrive at 8:15am to allow for registration before the start of instruction.
THERE WILL BE A 1 HOUR BREAK FOR LUNCH, WHICH IS ON YOUR OWN. There are refrigerators and microwaves available for use if you wish to bring your lunch. Numerous restaurants are located in Dade City, but please plan to return to class within an hour lunch-break.
Sorry, no refunds once you purchase your ticket(s)
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Kate Kaste at kkaste@pascocountyfl.net or 352-518-0156 at least 1 week in advance to this presentation date. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
An Equal Opportunity Institution.

Plant Propagation
2026-04-01 | Land O Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O' Lakes, FL, 34639, United States
Come join us at the Land O’ Lakes Library for a seminar on plant propagation.

Plant Propagation Seminar
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34654, United States
Overview

Join us for a seminar on plant propagation: this will give insight on how to start, root, and maintain your seedlings, cuttings, and rooting

Do you enjoy the peace and serenity of having your hands in the soil? Do you enjoy seeing your hard work in gardening flourish? Come join us for a seminar on plant propagation: this will give insight on how to start, root, and maintain your seedlings, cuttings, and rooting’s. The presentation will cover the basics of both sexual and asexual varieties of propagation so you can head home and get started with your very own plants.

Right Plant, Right Place - How to Select Florida-Friendly Plants
2026-04-16 18:30 - 19:30 | South Holiday Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday, FL, 34690, United States
Overview

Landscape plants grow better using less water, less fertilizer and less pesticide if they are selected to match landscape conditions.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Principle #1 is “Right Plant, Right Place” and this presentation helps you know how to make those landscape matches!
Achieving a healthy, low-maintenance home landscape starts with putting the right plant in the right place. Select Florida-Friendly plants and turfgrass that match a site’s soil, light, water, and climatic conditions. Buy quality plants that welcome wildlife, consider mature plant size when you make your purchase, and aim for a diversity of trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. Once these plants are established, they’ll require minimal amounts of supplemental water, fertilizer, or pesticides, saving you time and money. Help stop the spread of invasive plants by removing them from your yard.
What you do in your landscape matters. From the fertilizers you apply to the water you use, your gardening choices can have an impact on land, water, wildlife, and the overall well-being of Florida’s residents.
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Program is here to help you learn how to have healthy and beautiful landscapes that protect Florida’s natural resources by following nine science-based principles:

Right Plant, Right Place
Water Efficiently
Fertilize Appropriately
Mulch
Attract Wildlife
Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
Recycle Yard Waste
Reduce Stormwater Runoff
Protect the Waterfront

A Florida-Friendly landscape can be designed to look the way you want, fit the aesthetics of your community, and suit your lifestyle, while being environmentally sustainable. Join us to learn how!
This lecture is presented by Kate Kaste, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County, FFL Program Manager.

Paint Party
2026-04-23 18:30 - 20:30 | That Place Down The Street, 10509 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL, 34637, United States
Paint pouring workshop creating 11×14 canvas. Hosted by Lori Takacs / Passport Paint Parties. Register: https://square.link/u/jFjC5cjq
There are no brushes and no “wrong” moves. It’s all about letting go of control and letting the paint do the work. It’s therapeutic, messy, and 100% unique to you.

How To Propagate Plants
2026-05-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Hugh Embry Library, 14215 4th Street, Dade City, FL, 33523, United States
We will show you how to propagate many different types of plants by various means at this seminar.

Are you at that point where you can grow most of the plants you have bought and they are doing nicely? Why not try propagating? We will show you how to propagate many different types of plants by various means so that you can grow your collection even more!

Stormwater Smart Solutions Educational Seminar
2026-06-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Land O’Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL, 34639, United States
Join UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant and Pasco County for an educational program focused on reducing stormwater pollution in our waters.

You will learn about solutions you can adopt at home or in your community to help reduce stormwater pollution and restore natural systems. We will discuss stormwater pollution sources, environmental impacts, and nature-based solutions that you can use to help protect our watershed. The program will also introduce an upcoming hands-on community volunteer opportunity, supported by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Bay Mini Grant and the Tarpon Tag, where attendees can take part in the restoration of a local retention pond system to restore habitat and actively reduce nutrient loading.

Sign up for the volunteer pond restoration events here!
May 3rd- Community Pond Restoration Event Phase 1
July 12- Community Pond Restoration Event Phase 2
Special Accommodations:
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact our office at (727) 355- 7601 at least 4 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

How To Care For Orchids
2026-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Land O’Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL, 34639, United States
Caring for and repotting orchids is not as difficult as expected. Come and learn more at this informative seminar.

Orchids are not the finicky plants often expected. The presentation will cover repotting grocery store type orchids, including pots, growing mediums and techniques used. Information on care will be included so that homeowners can enjoy continued blooming of their gifted or purchased orchid.

Shade Plants in a Home Landscape
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14220 Thornwood Trail, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
Come and learn how the right approach to these shady spots can transform them into stunning, lush retreats.

Do you have some shady areas in your landscape that need shade loving plants? Or maybe to benefit bees and butterflies or other wildlife and support the environment? As homeowners and garden enthusiasts, we often find ourselves facing the challenge of what to do with those areas of our yards that don’t receive full sunlight. The right approach to these shady spots can transform them into stunning, lush retreats. That’s precisely what we’ll explore in our presentation, ‘Shade Plants in a Home Landscape.’

How To Select, Plant, & Care for Trees/Shrubs in Your Home Landscape
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34654, United States
Join us as we learn the details of how to select, plant and care for trees in our home landscape.

Join us as we learn the details of how to select, plant and care for trees in our home landscape. The talk will Include the time of year is best for planting and why. Our speaker, Joe Gross, an ISA certified arborist, will speak on tree varieties, how to select the correct plant for your landscape and proper planting techniques to give your plant a healthy start. Tree selection, planting and maintenance are all important aspects of a plants’ health and longevity.

Learn About Native Florida Bees
2026-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 | New River Library, 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel, FL, 33543, United States
What are native bees of Florida and what is their role and purpose?

What kind of native bees do we have and where can one find them? How are they different from our honey bees? We will learn how and where native bees live and what can be their greatest problems. We will discuss their life cycles and how we help them. We will learn about their favorite native plants and the pollen and nectar values of these plants. Come armed with all your questions.

Landscaping for Greater Curb Appeal
2026-06-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Heritage Park (Land O’ Lakes Community Center), 5401 Land O' lakes Blvd (Hwy 41), Land O' Lakes, FL, 34639, United States
Simple fixes and helpful resources will be shared in this seminar.

Curb appeal is frequently touted as a way to increase the appearance and value of your home. But, just what is curb appeal and how can you get it? Without expensive renovations, you can select and organize plants to increase the beauty of your home landscape. Learn how to add interest in your yard by applying simple, basic landscaping design principles and plant selection. Simple fixes and helpful resources will be shared in the presentation.

Attracting Birds to Your Backyard
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 8th Street, Zephyrhills, FL, 33542, United States
Even the most urban yard can host a plethora of species, making for very interesting wildlife-watching! Come learn more at this seminar.

The best home landscapes should fit the needs of humans, but also provide for wildlife of various kinds. Even the most urban yard can host a plethora of species, making for very interesting wildlife-watching! Just a few easy changes to your landscape can help attract birds to our backyards. Attracting birds has many benefits. This session will cover bird behavior, benefits that birds bring to our backyard, birds native to Florida, and an overview on how to provide for a habitat for birds in your backyard.

Grow Your Own Orchids
2026-06-16 17:30 - 18:30 | New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL, 34652, United States
This hands-on class will demonstrate the do’s and don’ts of growing orchids.

Orchids can be exceptionally easy to grow if you give them what they need. Repotting of orchids will be demonstrated and attendees are welcome to bring their own orchids for additional discussion as time permits. This seminar typically fills quickly so sign up early and of course, bring your orchid questions!

Eco Wonders (ages 7-11): Protecting Our Watersheds
2026-06-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Land O’Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL, 34639, United States
Children ages 7–11 can learn about protecting our watersheds and preventing stormwater pollution through a hands‑on activity.

Overview
Kids ages 7-11 will learn how to protect our watersheds and stop stormwater pollution in our community with a hands-on experience building a water filtration device.
Join UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant and Pasco County at the Land O’ Lakes Library for an educational program focused on understanding stormwater pollution in our watersheds. Youth will learn about stormwater pollution sources and environmental impacts. They will also get to experience a hands-on water filtration activity. Parents are welcome to join and learn.
If kids out of the age range are interested, please reach out to me.moore@ufl.edu
The program will also introduce an upcoming hands-on community volunteer opportunity, supported by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Bay Mini Grant and the Tarpon Tag, where attendees can take part in the restoration of a local retention pond system to restore habitat and actively reduce nutrient loading.

Adults and youth can sign up to volunteer for the pond restoration events here!
May 3rd- Community Pond Restoration Event Phase 1
July 12- Community Pond Restoration Event Phase 2

Special Accommodations:
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact our office at (727) 355- 7601 at least 4 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Learn How To Grow Loofahs
2026-06-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Hugh Embry Library, 14215 4th Street, Dade City, FL, 33523, United States
Learn how to grow loofahs — yes, those scrubby sponges — right in your own backyard!

This fun class covers everything from planting seeds, to peeling and drying your harvest. You’ll get tips on sunlight, types of support, and when to pick them for the best results. By the end, you’ll be ready to start a loofah jungle and collect home grown scrubbers!

Stormwater Smart Solutions Bioretention Pond Project Summary Seminar
2026-08-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Land O’Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL, 34639, United States
Join UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant for a seminar recapping the success and lessons of the Stormwater Smart Solutions Pond Project.

You will learn about the project, environmental impacts, and lessons learned. You will also learn how you can do a similar project home or in your community to help reduce stormwater pollution and restore natural systems. We will discuss stormwater pollution sources, environmental impacts, and nature-based solutions that you can use to help protect our watershed. The program is supported by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Bay Mini Grant and the Tarpon Tag.
Sign up to volunteer for the pond restoration events before the project review here!
May 3rd- Community Pond Restoration Event Phase 1
July 12- Community Pond Restoration Event Phase 2

Special Accommodations:
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact our office at (727) 355- 7601 at least 4 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
